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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.98, 533.97 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.98, 533.97 and 228.54 is: 342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.98 : 533.97 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.98/533.97 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.98x = 533.97 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.98x = 122,033.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,033.50/355.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.81

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